The Pentagon has signed a $5 billion contract with Raytheon for the production of UAVs

The Pentagon has signed a $5 billion contract with Raytheon, part of RTX Corporation, to produce Coyote drones. This was announced on September 29 on the website of the American military department.

The document specifies that the funds will be used for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), launchers and radar stations themselves. The contract deadline is set until September 28, 2033.

"Coyote is a single—use drone that can be used to combat enemy drones, jamming, reconnaissance and striking ground targets," the report says.

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